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A comprehensive 2 part series on programming wireless application with Java and Bluetooth.
Electronic devices connect to one another in a variety of ways: A cable connects a computer's processing unit to a display, a data cable and a docking cradle connect a personal digital assistant (PDA) or a cellular phone to a computer, radio waves connect a cordless phone to its base unit, an infrared beam connects a remote control to a television. The elaborate array of connectors among electronic devices cries out for a better solution. That's where Bluetooth comes in.
This article starts by presenting a brief overview of the technology, then explains:
-The differences between Bluetooth and two similar technologies, infrared and 802.11b -Features and future applications -The architecture of Bluetooth and its protocol stack -Network topologies -Procedures for establishing connections -The role of profiles -Security considerations -Products now on the market